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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.61, 2,968.96 and 883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.61, 2,968.96 and 883.38 is: 1,324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.61 : 2,968.96 = 883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.61/2,968.96 = 883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.61x = 2,968.96 × 883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.61x = 2,622,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,719.88/1,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.87

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